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The Male Experience in Fashion and at LIM College
A lot of the time, men in the fashion industry get put in their own “male category”—but this isn’t a bad thing. In my experience, men in our industry are like a brotherhood, and we actually do a lot of helpful networking within our group. The ...
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Make Dorm-Life Comfortable and Convenient
I lived in the 1760 residence hall for my first two years at LIM College, and I believe it’s the best way to transition into college life. I learned the importance of time management and what it’s like to live in a tight space with another person.
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Being a Guy at LIM
We’re often tempted to associate the word “fashion” with femininity, as the industry has a reputation for being female-dominated. In my experience, this has discouraged guys from entering the fashion industry.
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Preventing Transfer-Trauma
“Here we go again, yet another fresh start.” “Will I like the new location?” “Will I be able to find my place and make friends?” “Will I like my classes and my professors?”
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Finding Your Niche in Fashion: Advice from an LIM Alumna
Growing up, I wasn’t surrounded by people in the fashion industry, but I always had an interest in being creative. As I grew older, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in fashion. With little knowledge of what that entailed, I knew, whatever path ...
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Minimalism in Fashion
When speaking of “minimalism,” the following few words come to my mind: Zen, simplicity, efficiency, purity, and focus. All of these terms play a role in defining the concept of minimalism.
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Examining the Environmental Impact of Fashion Consumerism
Last week, we had the opportunity to have Malia Brown as a guest speaker in our Sustainability and the Future of Fashion class at LIM. Malia centered her talk around three very important questions: Must we change? Can we change? Will we change? ...
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The COTERIE Spring Women’s Trade Show
I attended the COTERIE women’s trade show, which was held at the Javits Center in New York City on February 28th. A wide variety of womenswear brands and companies participated in the show. All booths were creatively set up according to the vibe ...
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10 Desk Accessories for Anyone Obsessed with the Fashion Business